Magnetic force direction
A positive charge moves east through a magnetic field directed north. Use F=q v cross B with east=x and north=y.
- x cross y = +z.
- Positive charge keeps the right-hand-rule direction.
- Force is perpendicular to motion.
charge, circuits, electric fields, and magnetism
A positive charge moves east through a magnetic field directed north. Use F=q v cross B with east=x and north=y.
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